SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Watch until noon on Wednesday for south-central Indiana.
The Tornado Watch is for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Brown, Shelby, Decatur, and Morgan Counties.
NWS says local cities in the Watch area include Columbus, Franklin, Seymour, North Vernon, Greenwood, Whiteland, Shelbyville, Greensburg, and Nashville.
CPD, CFD investigate after fatal garage fire
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) was called to the 2300 block of Pearl Street on Wednesday night regarding a residential entry attempt by a man trying to gain entry to the house.
Severe weather possible for Bartholomew County on Thursday night, Friday morning
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have announced that there is a slight risk for severe weather for Columbus and Bartholomew County late Thursday night into early Friday morning.
Seymour Police arrest naked man for alleged Circle K alcohol robbery
SEYMOUR, Ind.- The Seymour Police Department (SPD) arrested an Indianapolis man for alleged robbery, public intoxication, and public indecency at a Circle K on Wednesday morning, March 25.
CRH resumes normal visitation hours on Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) has announced that starting Monday, March 30, it will downgrade its current visitation restrictions on the hospital campus due to a steady decline in viral respiratory rates.
Columbus names Wolanin as Communications Manager
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has announced the appointment of Mike Wolanin as its new Communication Manager. Wolanin, a well-known local professional with deep ties to the community, brings a wealth of experience in visual storytelling and public information to the role.
S.R. 252 pavement rehabilitation project starts Monday in Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to begin a pavement rehabilitation project on State Road 252, between I-65 and U.S. 31 in Edinburgh, on or after this Monday, March 30.
Part of Washington Street closed Wednesday, Thursday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Utilities says that Washington Street, between Rocky Ford Road and Volland Street, will be closed from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, through the end of the day on Thursday, March 26.
No injuries as CFD fights 3 fires in 16 hours
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) responded to three residential fires within 16 hours from Sunday evening into Monday afternoon. One was due to lightning during a Sunday night thunderstorm. No injuries were reported, but two pets perished in one of the fires.
